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Vitamin B12

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Also Known as: Cyanocobalamin or Cobalamin

Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) is a water-soluble vitamin and is effective in very small dosages and works with other B vitamins to turn food into energy. Vitamin B12 helps to keep the immune system healthy and strong, guards against anemia, mental disorders and heart disease.

Vitamin B12 is the only vitamin that contains essential mineral elements and is an extremely important member of the vitamin B family.

Vitamin B12 is required for the synthesis of fatty acids in Myelin and, in conjunction with Folate, for DNA synthesis. Adequate intake of Vitamin B12 is essential for normal blood function and neurological function.

Vitamin B12 is essential for cell replication and plays a critical role in the production of DNA and RNA.

RESOURCE REFERENCES This information has been gathered from the Australian Government's Natural Health and Medical Research Centre, Food Standards Australia New Zealand, The UK Government's Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals, US's Office of Dietary Supplements National Institutes of Health, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine and a number of other reputable publications. This information should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-treatment, and it is not meant to be substituted for medical advice.